Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
927746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marchal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 2: 276 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927081

Common Names

  • Crepinella Gracilis
  • Gracilis Lily
  • Gracilis Crepinella

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Description

Crepinella gracilis (also called Graceful Crepinella, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the United States, where it is found in dry, sandy soils. It is found in habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepinella gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepinella gracilis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepinella gracilis is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Crepinella gracilis

Crepinella gracilis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

IPNI record: 1217235-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001419322
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-49065: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.